H.R. No. 223
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Evelyn Wagner Wright is being recognized for her
community service at the Fifth Annual Maxine Spates and Isadora
Wills Scholarship Luncheon on September 9, 2017; and
WHEREAS, This notable event is hosted by Catholic Daughters
of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 in Houston;
established in 1974 at Resurrection Catholic Church and guided by
the CDA motto, "Unity and Charity," this group is composed of women
from several local parishes who work tirelessly to promote social
justice and advance human rights; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Wright, a retired educator, is very active as
a leader in faith-based organizations; she shares her expertise as
a member of a number of boards and missions that help people achieve
their professional and spiritual goals; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Ms. Wright was
employed in university administration and taught at the secondary
and postsecondary levels; she also provided professional learning
opportunities to more than 40,000 adults across the United States
and beyond; for six years, she served on the board of Learning
Forward Texas, and as a certified conference planner, she organized
and guided large conferences for educators; she holds a bachelor's
degree in business education from Prairie View A&M University and a
master's degree in educational administration from Pepperdine
University; and
WHEREAS, An engaged civic leader, Evelyn Wright has given
freely of her time and talents for the benefit of her fellow
citizens, and her dedication and generosity are an inspiration to
all who know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Evelyn Wagner
Wright on being honored by Catholic Daughters of the
Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 at its Fifth Annual Maxine
Spates and Isadora Wills Scholarship Luncheon and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Wright as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 223 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House